Noh and Kabuki: Costumes of the Kabuki Theater
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Furisode (Garment with long sleeves), Cherry blossom and stream design on red chirimen crepe ground, Formerly worn by Bando Mitsue, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Ms. Takagi Kiyo)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 9
March 17, 2015 (Tue) - May 17, 2015 (Sun)Kabuki theater was one of the major entertainments enjoyed by common people of the Edo period (1603-1868). Women of the day admired kabuki actors and even copied their fashions.
Current exhibit includes:
Furisode (Garment with long sleeves), Weeping cherry tree design on light blue satin ground, Formerly worn by Bando Mitsue, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Ms. Takagi Kiyo)
Furisode (Garment with long sleeves), Cherry blossom and stream design on red chirimen crepe ground, Formerly worn by Bando Mitsue, Edo period, 19th century (Gift of Ms. Takagi Kiyo)